Wood Ella Sofa

A straight-backed sofa would have been easier. Someone chose curves and several hundred nailheads.

The Ella Sofa is by Oly, with a hand-carved hardwood frame in a Driftwood Rain finish. The carved, exposed frame and shaped apron recall 18th century salon furniture, made for conversation in fashionable rooms, though the pale, weathered wood brings it down to earth. Nailheads follow the wings, the arms and the scalloped lower rail. White upholstery covers the high, arched back, and two long seat cushions rest between the wings. Curving cabriole legs carry it. Seat height is 20 inches and arm height 22. Eighty-three and three quarter inches long, 36.25 deep, 33.75 high.

It would be formal, if it were not so relaxed about it.